Performs clerical, receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the Nurses’ Station. Performs under the supervision of a licensed nurse, individually assigned patient care activities based upon established patient care policies and procedures. Participates in patient care as an active member of the healthcare delivery team. Reports to Licensed Nurse, Charge RN, Nursing Director.

Essential Job Duties:

Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize clerical / receptionist duties and work flow

Complies new charts, maintains current charts, files reports from other departments, transcribes MD orders accurately and timely to appropriate areas under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, confers with Charge Nurse regarding patient needs

Performs essential role in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards and fulfills other job duties as requested within scope

Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice

Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice

Behavioral Standards:

Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions.

Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.

Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.

Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.